Prabowo Observes CT, Wiranto, and Hatta Rajasa in Wantimpres: Frightening!

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto remarked that the members of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres) this time consist of high-quality figures who instill fear in those who observe them.

"There’s Mr. Chairul Tanjung, Mr. Wiranto, and Mr. Hatta Rajasa, not to mention their white hair, right? Just looking at them, especially on TV, it’s terrifying!" Prabowo stated during a Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday (21/10/2026).

It is known that Wantimpres is composed of 26 figures, including the three named by Prabowo. Notable names such as Rocky Gerung, Anwar Usman, Ignasius Jonan, Hatta Rajasa, and Sinta Nuriyah Wahid are also included.

Prabowo expressed his appreciation for the national figures within the council, which is chaired by Pratikno.

"Thank you for your assistance and support for me. Thank you to the national figures who have joined the Presidential Advisory Council; it is an honor for me. So many national figures here, thank you," Prabowo said during a closed session that was streamed on the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube channel on Friday (23/10/2026).

Prabowo explained that if the camera focuses on where Wantimpres members are seated, the public would surely feel intimidated.

According to Prabowo, their inclusion in Wantimpres signifies national unity.

YouTube Sekretariat Presiden Members of Wantimpres during the cabinet meeting on October 21, 2026.

He acknowledged that the government also has weaknesses, thus they all need to work as a team.

"Ah, what’s it called? National unity, yes, national unity. There’s much work to do, many challenges, many weaknesses to address together. We have to work as a team," Prabowo added.

Wantimpres is Composed of 26 Members

Wantimpres, consisting of 26 members, was inaugurated by Prabowo at the State Palace on October 2, 2026.

This appointment was based on Presidential Decree No. 107/P of 2026 regarding the Membership of the Presidential Advisory Council of the Republic of Indonesia.

Wantimpres has six areas of work, namely:
1. Geopolitics, Law, Human Rights, Defense, and Security;
2. Economy and Finance;
3. Human Development and Community Empowerment;
4. Food;
5. Infrastructure;
6. Downstreaming and Energy Transition.